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U.S. Stocks Soar as Trade Tensions Ease, Tech Thrives

4/25/2025

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Major U.S. stock indexes surged on Wednesday: Dow rose 560 points (1.4%), S&P 500 increased by 2.1%, and Nasdaq climbed 3.1%.
The CBOE Volatility Index fell to 28.33, signaling decreased market anxiety.
Easing U.S.-China trade tensions fueled positive sentiment, particularly in tech and consumer sectors.
The S&P 500 recorded a nearly 4% weekly gain, bolstered by Alphabet's strong earnings.

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Story summary

Major U.S. stock indexes surged on Wednesday: Dow rose 560 points (1.4%), S&P 500 increased by 2.1%, and Nasdaq climbed 3.1%.
The CBOE Volatility Index fell to 28.33, signaling decreased market anxiety.
Easing U.S.-China trade tensions fueled positive sentiment, particularly in tech and consumer sectors.
The S&P 500 recorded a nearly 4% weekly gain, bolstered by Alphabet's strong earnings.